Hatton Sri Lanka is known for its tea especially the famous Ceylonese tea. Hatton is a town in Nuwara Eliya. It’s governed by an urban council in Srilanka. Hatton was elevation makes it geographically ideal for tea plantation and flourishing estate gardens.
Hatton has other prime tourist attractions like Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Bandarawela, Kandy and more in close proximity. Hatton is almost a central point to reaching other places of attraction in Srilanka.
Hatton is strategically located on the Colombo-Badulla railway line. It lies on the Nuwara Eliya-Colombo main road. The railway line and the roads make Hatton a gateway for easy access Adams peak, Nuwara Eliya and other tourist destinations. Including the religious places and tourist spots in Hatton, it was declared a religious zone
Hatton has settlements of Indian Tamils, Sinhalese, and Srilankan Tamils, Srilankan Moors, Malay so on and so forth. Hence Hatton is a friendly place for tourists to head to. Clearly Hatton also celebrates and serves as a basefor several different religious celebrations.
Hatton offers a picturesque view of the surroundings from a high elevation. The view of the ground from the top point of Hatton is absolutely breathtaking.
Things to do and attractions in Hatton Sri Lanka
Surrounded by tea estates the Hatton hill country is a picturesque place to enjoy a good stroll or hike. On the south east you can find the amazing Adams Peak.
- The peak is of significant importance to people from different religious beliefs. The sacred foot print near the peak is believed to be of religious importance to Christians, Hindus and Buddhists hence attracts several pilgrims throughout the year.
- Your walk up to the hill is very indulging and exciting as you can stop over and buy souvenirs or munch tit bits from the food stalls along the side.
- The mountain offers a mesmerizing view of the sunrise and sunset. The view is absolutely breathe taking.
- Hatton also offers informative tea plantation and estate tours. You can get to know all about tea making, plucking pruning and processing with the help of a guide. The tour is ideal for those not into adventure.
- You can interact with the locals and learn about the lifestyle and day to day chores that keeps them going. The terrace like appearance of the tea plantations are absolutely romantic and refreshing to walk in between the narrow spaces. The greenery of the plantations and the distant view of the towering mountains are a treat to the naked eye. Hatton is a place with a quaint charm and meant for those seeking silence and peace.
Hatton certainly makes for a stopover for anybody seeking tranquility and serene surroundings. What you take back from Hatton Sri Lanka is an experience hard to describe in words.
